If no questionable responses or questionable background checks are received, the Safekeeping Processor will:

1. Notify the applicant of approval

2. Add the name of the applicant to approved volunteer list.

If a questionable response or a questionable background check is received,the Safekeeping Processor will notify the Executive Pastor. The Executive Pastor will confer with the minister responsible for the activities of the volunteer applicant.

The Executive Pastor and/or the age group minister will contact the applicant to discuss the questionable responses or background information. Based on this conversation, the applicant may be:

Returned to the application process

Referred for pastoral care and/or counseling, or

Disapproved for service

The list of approved volunteers will be made available to the appropriate persons responsible for recruiting volunteer workers.